So bit of back story first.
Male 56
215 lbs
About 3 years ago I was talking to my PCP, who isnt a dr, but a PA since not many Dr's actually work in PCP clinics it seems anymore.
I was telling her that I always feel like I never get enough sleep. She of course wanted to do a sleep study, which I refused since I had one done around 2000 and was told I have sleep apnea. Yeah I should wear the mask but dont for various reasons. I was told if I lose weight it would probably go away, which I did.
Anyway, they did blood work and said I had low test. I didnt have any other symptoms that I was aware of from low t, but she said that fatigue was one symptom and getting my test levels back up again might help.
Well, fast forward almost 3 years and one pump of gel a day, and it hasn't helped at all with the fatigue. I feel like the side affects from the gel have been worse than not taking. I now have significant atrophy, very little semen and now have developed some ED.
I made an appointment with a urologist two weeks ago and went over all this with him. Of course he said the ED wasn't a side affect of the gel, rather just my age, but this was like an overnight change. He went over some options with me, but mostly other forms of test delivery like pills, injectables and an implant. He also wrote me a script for tadalafil. He also advised me to start using two pumps of gel and see if that makes a difference. Been doing that for the last 2 weeks. Can't really tell any difference so far.
So to my point. I asked him about clomid as an alternative to test gel or just test in general. He kinda brushed over it and that was that. I think its weird though. Doesn't seem to be any downside to taking clomid for low t as it doesn't suppress your body's own natural production, but rather enhances it!
So wondering if anyone here has gone this route. Pros, cons?
I also realize clomid wouldnt be covered by my insurance like the gel is now, but clomid is pretty cheap from what I remember.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
ps I dont have my latest blood work, but can get them if needed.